Fonto Editor vs XMetaL Author
| Fonto Editor | XMetaL Author | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Web | Windows |
| Authoring model | cloud | desktop |
| Version control | Yes | Yes |
| Translation support | Yes | Yes |
| Review workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing outputs | HTML, PDF, e-books, learning platforms, magazines, manuals | PDF, HTML/XHTML, CHM, WebHelp |
| Free plan | — | No |
| Single-sourcing | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Help Authoring Tools. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Fonto Editor scores higher on our published basis.